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The
Land of Rich Heritage, Colors and Traditions brings out
the most of regal experiences. Check out the mood of various
Destinations in Rajasthan, most liked and appreciated
by Travelers around the globe. |
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Pushkar is very
famous of its holy Lake. Thousands of devotees visit
Pushkar every year to take bath in this Holy river. |
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Pushkar boasts
temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at
such an important pilgrimage site, since many were
destroyed by Aurangzeb in the 17th century and
subsequently rebuilt. The most famousi s the Brahma Temple,
said to be the only temple in India dedicated to this
deity. It's marked by a red spire, and over the entrance
gateway is the bans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is
said to have personally chosen Pushkar as the temple's
site. The one hour trek up to the hilltop SavBri Temple
overlooking the lake is best made early in the morning;
the view is magnificent |
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The exact date on which the
Camel Fair is held depends on the lunar calendar but, in
Hindu chronology, it falls on the full moon of Kartik
Pumima, when devotees cleanse away their sins by bathing
In the holy lake. Each year, up to 200,000 people flock to
Pushkar to the Camel Fair, bringing with them some 50,000
camels and cattle for several days of pilgrimage,
livestock trading, and spirited festivities. There are
camel races, street theatre and a variety of stalls
selling everything from colourful skirts to tribal
trinkets. The place becomes a flurry of activity with
jugglers, musicians, comedians, tourists, traders, animals
and devotees all converging on the small town. Ifs truly a
feast for the eyes, so don't forget to bring your camera
and plenty of film. Rajasthani folk music plays well into
the night and the air is aromatic with Indian food. Although
the place is transformed into somewhat of a carnival, the
Camel Fair is taken very seriously by livestock owners, who
come from all over the country with the sole intent of
trading. A good camelcan fetch tens of thousands of rupees
and is a vital source of income for many villagers. This
fair is the only one of Hs kind in the world and has
featured in numerous magazines, travel shows and films. The
Rajasthan tourist office has promoted the fair as an
international attraction by adding Rajasthan dance
programmes and other cultural events, and by putting up a
huge tent city for Indian and foreign visitors. Ifs one of
India's biggest, most colourful festivals and is
definitely worth attending.
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